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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for tomorrow, June 15, 2022 in the following regions…..
Read MoreA cooling center will be open at the north shelter house in the Bloomfield park on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and June 15, from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, according to Roger Axe, the director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency. Axe says other locations are needed to serve as cooling centers this week.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for tomorrow, June 14, 2022 in the following regions…..
Read MoreThe Linton Police Department will be testing the Emergency Tornado Warning System at 1:00 p.m. today, Monday, June 13. This will test the sirens in the City of Linton and also in the Town of Lyons. Early Monday, LPD Chief Paul Clark said the forecast showed no chance of precipitation but if that forecast changes, they will postpone the test. They will not test when there is a chance of bad weather.
Read More“Severe weather could strike Greene County tomorrow (Wednesday) evening between 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.” said Roger Axe, Director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency.
“In a statewide conference call with the National Weather Service (NWS) Tuesday, we were advised there would be rain off and on most of Wednesday. If there is a break in the rain and the sun comes out and heats the air it will become unstable and increase the chance of tornadic activity and strong winds.
According to NWS, the critical time for the severe weather is from 5:00 p.m. to midnight Wednesday. Several organizations have activities planned for Wednesdays. We ask people to think if they really need to have such events if there is a potential of severe weather and for attenders to be in possible dangerous weather.
However, if organizations decide to have their events they need to keep and eye on the sky.
The questions are, “Is such an event worth putting lives at possible risk?” Axe said.
Read MoreThe Greene County Courthouse is expected to remain open on Friday but some offices will be closed. This post will be updated with any closing information sent to GreeneStreets from county offices/officeholders.
CLOSED FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Greene County Prosecutor’s Office: Due to the continued snowfall and hazardous road conditions, the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office will be closed on Friday, according to Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw.
Greene County Courts, including Circuit, Superior and Magistrate: The Greene County Courts will be closed on Friday, February 4, 2022 due to inclement weather, according to Superior Court Judge Dena Martin.
Greene County Auditor’s Office: Auditor Matt Baker said earlier this week that due to weather conditions, the Auditor’s Office would most likely be closed on Friday.
Greene County Health Department: Closed Thursday, February 3 and Friday, February 4 due to the weather. Their Covid Testing Site and Covid Vaccination Sites will also be closed for those days. Tentative, depending on how the roads are on Saturday, February 5, they may have to close their Testing and Vaccination sites, but they said they will be sure to call anyone scheduled for Saturday and let them know about the closing.
Greene County Assessor’s Office: Assessor Dawn Abrams says, “Due to inclement weather, our office will be closed today, Friday February 4. We will be working remotely. Please email assessor@co.greene.in.us if you need assistance.”
Read MoreRoad Status in Greene County has been elevated to Level 2 or Watch Status by Nathan Abrams, President of the Greene County Board of Commissioners.
Level 2 means: “…conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a "watch" local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.”
“After conferring with Greene County Highway Superintendent, Roger Hamilton, we feel that road conditions are such that with the incoming snow they will only worsen today. That is why I
have taken this action to protect the citizens of the county. Although the roads may not look dangerous now, still people on the road only increase the chance of accidents and injury.” Abrams said.
Also, people may start out, but as conditions worsen, they may have great difficulty getting back or not back at all. As we have said before, stay off the roads.” Abrams concluded.
Read MoreThe Greene County Courthouse is not expected to close this week due to weather, but the individual office holders may close their offices as they see fit. This story will be updated with any closing information sent to GreeneStreets from county offices.
Closed on Thursday: Auditor’s Office, Treasurer’s Office, Recorder’s Office, Assessor’s Office, Health Department, Community Corrections Administrative Office and Greene County Prosecutor’s Office. Some offices may also be closed on Friday.
Read MoreAt 4:32 p.m. EST today, Greene County Board of Commissioners President Nathan Abrams, moved the Greene County Road Status from Normal to Level 1, Advisory. Level one means:
Advisory: Level 1
The lowest level of local travel advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.
“Although this is only an Advisory Level, still we want people to limit their travel to only the most necessary reasons. The more vehicles on the road the greater the risks of accidents. Also, conditions could become worse and people could get caught in the situation. Don’t drive unless you absolutely have to. Take notice and govern yourself accordingly.” Abrams said.
Read More2 p.m. update from the National Weather Service: The transition line has now moved past Crawfordsville and Kokomo as it continues its SE push across the area throughout the rest of the day into overnight. Don't let your guard down just yet and take it slow if you have to be on the roads.
Read MoreThe Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Southwest District, which includes Greene County, advises our district could get .3 inches of ice during this winter storm event. They posted, “That may not sound like a lot, but it’s enough to cause significant damage. The rain is expected to switch over to ice this evening/overnight. Drivers are encouraged to avoid traveling if possible.”
Read MoreThe Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm expected to impact all regions of the state over the next 2-3 days. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings for areas north of I-70 from 7 a.m. Wednesday morning to 1 a.m. Friday morning and winter storm watches are in effect for central and southern parts of Indiana.
Read MoreThe cold weather tonight and tomorrow night can be dangerous. There are those that may not have protection from the cold. Greene County Emergency Management Agency is requesting churches in the county to open their facilities the next two nights to meet the need. Any churches that will open for warming centers are requested to contact Greene County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 812-384-4411 and Greene County Emergency Management Agency at 812-384-4127.
Read MoreWith the inevitable upcoming drop in temperatures across the state, Indiana Conservation Officers advise Hoosiers and visitors of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.
Read MoreDeputy Jailer Robert Daniel, 47, was killed when a large tornado struck a building he was working in while supervising inmates on work release.
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